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Feb 28, 2025
Shop around for tickets as some on line places are expensive or call at ticket booth. Short ferry ride across the harbour with good views of Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Be aware from the dock to the…Full review by paulnolan63
Feb 27, 2025
What a magical experience, really enjoyed our trip to Alcatraz prison. To walk in the footsteps of Robert strode and Al capone and not forgetting actors such as telly savalas and clint eastwood, sea…Full review by John C
Feb 24, 2025
It was an amazing trip. It's really breathtaking to see the island from San Francisco. The audio tour is great, really informative, and easy to use. Staff were all great and informative boat trip to…Full review by tr8v2l3r
One person in our group has mobility issues. How much walking is needed for the tour? Are there hills to walk up or stairs? Also, is getting on and off the boat difficult?
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There is a ramp to get on and off the ferry. There is a tram that you can get on at the dock that will transport you up to the cell house and back down again. The ferry boards those with …
There is a ramp to get on and off the ferry. There is a tram that you can get on at the dock that will transport you up to the cell house and back down again. The ferry boards those with mobility needs.
Hi, we want to do the Alcatraz tour. Is it best to do the day tour, the night tour or is what you see - make it worth doing both?
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We only did the day tour which was great, basically stay as long as you want and get the boat back when your ready as you are free to roam the jail and the island.
Hi, how much was the behind the scenes tour please?
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My husband and grown kids did the Behind the Scenes when we were there in May. It was about $100-ish each, but they said it was well worth it. My daughter and I did the regular …
My husband and grown kids did the Behind the Scenes when we were there in May. It was about $100-ish each, but they said it was well worth it. My daughter and I did the regular Cellhouse Tour and that was great, but the others saw so much more cool stuff and had their own NPS tour guide.
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Muir Woods Shuttle provides seasonal service to Muir Woods National Monument. Be sure to check the schedule to comfirm days of operation. Reservations are required for the Muir …
Muir Woods Shuttle provides seasonal service to Muir Woods National Monument. Be sure to check the schedule to comfirm days of operation. Reservations are required for the Muir Woods...
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